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Chapter 103 – Michelle’s Stay in the Demon Country Part 3 (Chel’s Chapter)
I ate a sumptuous breakfast of venison cooked with herbs and a rich vegetable soup and bread, all under the watchful eye of the maids. It had been a while since I had eaten with a knife and fork. I guess it’s nice to live like this sometimes, but it’s depressing to have to do it every day.
“What kind of food did you eat in demonic land, Michelle?”
My mother, wearing a white dress, asked me.
“We had a meal of freshly caught monster meat and bread that I baked. Recently, we’ve been able to gather wild herbs, so I think our diet has improved.”
“Michelle baked the bread? Why don’t you have your servants do it for you?”
My father was wearing black formal clothes. If he didn’t force himself to wear noble clothes, he might forget that he was a nobleman.
“We don’t have any servants. There are only six of us.”
“Since you are so strong, can’t you just overpower them with brute force?”
The demons in this mansion can see my strength as a characteristic of my family. Last night, when my father and mother saw me return stronger than before, they were overjoyed.
“There is no one in the demonic land who can be overpowered by brute force. And if we’re talking about strength alone, I’m no match for the lord of the demonic land.”
“Is there anything the demons can’t do in terms of the amount of magic power or the quality of their magic?”
“The world is a big place. It’s hard to hit a monk who specializes in defensive skills, and you shouldn’t think you can beat an elf with knowledge. Even the fallen nobles of the human race have a high level of skill in making weapons. The birdmen have truly mastered the art of flight. There’s no race more carefree than the demons.”
Even now, the sound of the private soldiers firing magic at the dolls can be heard from outside the mansion.
“Even though we fled, the soldiers haven’t neglected their training. Magic isn’t always determined by magic power. Would you like to try?”
“Yes, it’s probably the quickest way…”
My father and mother didn’t seem to understand, but I took off the magic seal bracelet and went outside.
I asked Gamshu, who has led our private army for many years, to spar with me.
“It has been a long time, Michelle-sama. Even if you want to spar, I’m not strong enough. In the three months since then, Michelle-sama has become so much stronger. No matter how many of the Demon King’s aides there are, I don’t think any of them will be able to compete with her now.”
Gamshu explained to my father and mother.
“Still, you’re the leader of my soldiers!”
My father got angry, so we ended up having to spar.
“I’m sorry. Please be gentle, Michelle-sama.”
“Yes, I’m sorry. I have to show it to make them understand.”
We both let out a big sigh and decided to spar in the courtyard.
Gamshu is a magic swordsman who fights by casting magic on his sword. To increase the power of the magic, a magic circle is drawn on the sword.
“I’ll do my best.”
“Yes.”
Without any warning, the sword imbued with lightning magic came straight at me.
Just by getting close to it, the lightning would strike my entire body. However, this attack was too slow for me.
To put it more bluntly, he was so focused on his magic that he had neglected his physical skills. In terms of magic, it was as if I was fighting a field boar whose tusks were imbued with lightning.
He also used magic to give his sword ice and fire properties, but I didn’t feel any of it hitting my body.
The soldiers and maids watching were excited, but my father and mother turned pale when they saw me dodging all of Gamshu’s attacks.
“I’m going now. I’ll heal you with healing magic…”
“Yes…”
Gamshu, having made up his mind, held his sword at his side and attacked me.
I placed my right hand on Gamshu’s chin and pushed him lightly. Gamshu’s body spun around, and he was knocked to the ground.
Bang!
I quickly placed my left hand between Gamshu’s skull and the ground, but it seemed that the impact was enough to knock Gamsu unconscious.
I immediately cast a healing spell on Gamshu and let him sleep in a corner of the courtyard for a while.
“When he wakes up, don’t push him too hard.”
My father and mother were speechless. I decided to talk to them later and walked over to the soldiers who had been watching the battle.
“As you saw, I hardly used any magic. Magic is certainly a great weapon for the demon race, but it’s not the only thing in a battle. You could see that in the battle just now, right?”
The soldiers nodded vigorously.
“Also, I hate to talk about him, but the lord of the demonic land couldn’t use magic to begin with. However, he had a lot of magic power. I only did a ‘handshake’ with him at first.”
With the help of one of the soldiers, I put my hands together and slowly circulated our magic power. The soldier’s magic power was low, so I sent a small amount into his body, and he sent the same amount back.
“I think everyone has done this before, because the first thing you learn when you use magic as a demon is how to do this. However, the lord of the demonic land has mastered it.”
“You mean he has mastered the circulation of magic power?”
The soldier who helped me asked.
“No, I mean he has mastered the control of the magic power. For example, if you hit that doll…”
If you hit the doll without using magic power, it won’t react at all.
If you release your magic power and hit it, the doll will shake a little, but it will still keep its shape because it has a magic circle built in for magical defense.
“I couldn’t do it even if I watched, but in a nutshell, this is probably what the lord of the demonic land did. Watch closely.”
I pointed my fist at the doll and sent magic power into it at the moment of impact. The leather protecting the doll shattered, and the wood inside was smashed. Only the stick stuck in the ground remained.
“In other words, you have to watch the timing of the movement and use magic accordingly. Magic is only one option in battle, not the only option. If you don’t use it according to your opponent and the situation around you, it will be a meaningless attack. So you should improve your body techniques, magic, and situational judgment in a balanced way.”
“What kind of training should I do?”
“You can learn it in one go if you come to the demonic land. But it’s far away and you’ll die, so why not try to enter the nearby forest?”
“Won’t monsters appear?”
Are there any soldiers who are afraid of the monsters in this area?
“You should watch the monsters without fear. Even if Makyo fights the monsters he encounters, he can easily defeat them the next day. Your situational judgment will improve.”
Those dolls lined up in front of the soldiers won’t teach them anything.
“I think you’re probably not dealing with dolls, but rather magicians with their own will. If you can’t even handle monsters, you won’t be able to defeat cunning humans.”
Gamshu, who was awake, slowly came out and started pulling the dolls out of the ground.
“So instead of perfecting magic that uses our clan’s characteristics, we have to train the basics first, right?”
“That’s right. Of course, the goal will be different depending on whether you’re studying magic or fighting.”
Even among the private soldiers, their goals will be different.
“But even if you reach the goal you’re envisioning now in the Meiju Kingdom, you should still consider it to be below the lowest level of the demonic land. That’s the difference.”
“We are training you to become a demon king, Michelle-sama. Is that not enough?”
“Yes. All of you here should train with the intention of becoming a demon king. The former royal guards came to pick me up, but to be honest, I couldn’t keep up at all.”
“Are we all going to become Demon Kings?”
“Yes. Otherwise, it would be impossible to act on equal terms, and there is a possibility that the Meiju Kingdom will be destroyed before you realize it if you do not become strong enough to understand this. We need to raise everyone’s level. This isn’t just a problem for the Meiju Kingdom.”
“Understood!”
My father and mother looked at me without saying a word. Maybe they were afraid of their daughter, who had become strong. It’s okay for now. At least there will be no more local nobles trying to make me their king by carrying me on their shoulders.
Before lunch, I left for the royal capital. My parents and the soldiers saw me off, but I didn’t look back.
I’m still on my journey. I’ll come back greater than I am now.
Maile Noble, the capital of the Kingdom of Meiju, is located in the northwest of the country and is connected to the main cities and roads. Unlike the forests and deserts, it’s extremely easy to travel around.
I had no intention of hiding the fact that I had returned, so I slipped past surprised peddlers, jumped over carriages, and beat up the bandits who were doing their jobs.
I had to cross a river by boat, but it didn’t take long. Being able to walk on water is a great advantage. As long as there’s a path, I don’t mind mountain trails.
“Paths are important.
The path from the entrance to the cave where I live in the demonic land is mostly set, so it doesn’t take long. When I return, I should probably make a path to the central forest area.
By the time I arrived at Maile Noble, it was night. It seems that the former royal guards had arrived before me, and rumors about me were circulating in the royal capital.
“I wonder what she’s going to do. I wonder if she’ll just steal the castle when she gets to the royal capital!”
“I heard that she is back from the demonic land?”
“Yes, I heard she’s become incredibly strong.”
The peddlers talked on the side of the road with their large backpacks on their backs.
“Stealing a castle won’t make anyone any money.”
“””Young lady!”””
The peddlers were so surprised to see me that they almost jumped out of their skin.
“Rumors spread fast. Will you go and tell everyone that it’s true and not just a rumor?”
“Yes, I understand!”
“Gatekeepers! It’s the return of young lady Michelle! Time does not matter! Open all the gates and let her through!”
“Light all the magic stone lanterns you’ve got! The real Demon King has arrived!”
The peddlers threw down their backpacks, which were their tools of trade, and ran into the city.
The demons of the royal capital are hungry for unexpected events. The only ones who don’t want change are the privileged nobles. On the main street leading from the gate, people gathered to see my face and the townspeople I knew and held up the magic stone lanterns.
I walked slowly down the main street, which was brighter than day. The people from the slum protected me from the approaching townspeople.
“Who do you think this person is? She’s the one who saved us from that filthy slum. It’s time to repay her for all the kindness she’s shown us. Protect her!”
My friends and acquaintances from my days in the city gathered. There were blacksmiths, florists, prostitutes, bakers, pharmacists, and guild merchants. For me, who had no brothers, they were like brothers sharing tears and joy. Not a single nobleman who had fled after losing to the Demon King was there.
Even the guards and mercenaries who had nothing to do with me were just watching with their fingers crossed. The Demon King’s minions, who were trying to capture me, had no chance of getting close to me.
When I reached the square, the former guards joined me.
“Did you find the book of the Holy Knight?”
I asked Sekito, but he shook his head.
“I’m sorry. I was too busy moving around.”
“That’s okay.”
I didn’t expect much from him. We were going to meet at the castle anyway.
“Did you get to meet your parents?”
Sekito asked.
“Yes, I told them to train the soldiers.”
“Are you going to the castle like this?”
“That’s right. If I stay in town, the nobles will only be frightened.”
I have the townspeople on my side, so the nobles must hate me. I’ll have to be careful.
I used water magic to create an oversized fountain in the square and made it rain on the people gathered there.
“Hey, everyone! If you make too much noise, you never know what the nobles will do to you later!”
I said, but the raindrops, which fell more slowly than usual, hit the magic stone lanterns and shone, creating a fantastic scene.
“We don’t care about the nobles! We’re going to take the Demon King’s seat now, right?”
“Don’t worry, we won’t let them complain!”
“No one thinks that person is the Demon King!”
The townspeople shouted in unison.
It seems that the current Demon King is really unpopular.
“Don’t say that. She’s also working hard, so everyone should support her. So far, there haven’t been any terrible policies! Besides, I didn’t come back this time to become the Demon King. I came as an emissary from the demonic land across the sea.”
“So young lady Michelle has no intention of becoming the Demon King?”
The blacksmith asked.
“I mean this time! When I become the Demon King, I’ll be angry if you’re still a drunken, unfaithful blacksmith!”
“I understand! I’ll cut down on the drinking… But…”
“From now on, it’s going to be a turbulent time around the demonic land. If things continue as they are, the Meiju Kingdom will become part of the demonic land! The lord of the demonic land is such a terrible guy! That’s why I will continue to stand guard by his side! I think that one day, I won’t need to keep watch. Until then…”
“Young lady, have you fallen in love with the lord of the demonic land?”
The prostitute asked.
“Hmm, I don’t know myself. For example, there’s this ancient weapon that fires all kinds of magic, right? It’s harder than stone and even has a magic circle for defensive magic, but Makyo kills it with a single blow. How can you just leave someone like that alone?”
Everyone listens to me in silence, but they seem to be smiling and laughing behind my back.
“Just like when 150 assassins and elite troops from the neighboring territory invaded the demon land. What? Is there something on my face?”
I asked as the townspeople kept giggling.
“You talk about it so happily that it makes me happy, too.”
The baker replied. When I touched my face, I was indeed smiling. Perhaps I had been smiling the whole time I was talking about Makyo. Suddenly, I felt embarrassed, and my face turned red.
“You must be having a lot of fun in the demonic land.”
“Every day is a struggle for survival. But if I miss this opportunity, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. I feel like the Meiju Kingdom will lose a huge asset… Isn’t that strange? I’ve only been in the demonic land for three months…”
“That is crazy! That’s our Michelle-sama for you!”
Everyone started laughing so hard that the place split apart.
“There’s nothing we can do! We’re all in love with Michelle-sama!”
“She’s a bit of a pain, but she’s worth the wait!”
“You still want to get stronger, don’t you?”
Sekijin asked.
“Not yet. I’m nowhere near Makyo’s level.”
“If that’s the case, please go to a distance where you can reach us. Until then, we will protect the Meiju Kingdom! Please stay in the center of the upheaval, Michelle-sama.”
“Understood.”
Even though I haven’t met the Demon King yet, I’ve been sent to the demonic land. If you think about it, it was the people of Maile Noble who prepared the way for me to escape to the demonic land, and it was the people of the port city who prepared the small boat for me. I am alive here because of these people.
I can’t go against these people who are in front of me now, and I can’t betray them. I think they understood that, and that’s why they agreed to this.
I wonder if the past demon kings who protected the Meiju Kingdom will be satisfied.
“I am sorry. I’ve always been a nuisance to all of you. I must go and discuss things with the Demon King in the castle.”
“Oh, that’s right! I also have to make some extra delicious bread for you to eat.”
“That’s right! If Michelle-sama comes back without any gifts, I don’t know what the lord of the demonic land will say to her.”
“Let’s hurry up and get ready! Wake up everyone who is sleeping, even if it’s the middle of the night! Let’s get ready!”
“We have to send the ship back fully loaded, or it’ll be a disgrace to the Meiju Kingdom!”
“Come on, young lady, don’t just stand there, go to the castle!”
“Okay, I’ll leave it to you!”
I was the only one who went up the hill to the Demon King’s castle. When I touched my face, it felt like I was still smiling.
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